Solstice

Ashton Court Estate, Bristol BS41 9JN

Plan your visit

The site map, how to get here, access information and answers to the questions we get asked most.

Site map

Find your way around

It’s about a ten-minute stroll from the main gate to the furthest stage. Switch layers on and off to see what’s where.

Solstice site mapAshton Court Estate with four stages, the food village, campsite, family field, toilets, first aid points, water refills and entrances. A text version follows the map.Swimming pondOAK FIELD CAMPSITELITTLE SUNSfamily fieldMAKERS’ LAWNworkshops & yogaMANSIONSunhouse StageSUNHOUSE STAGEMeadow StageMEADOW STAGEThe OrchardTHE ORCHARDFirefly TentFIREFLY TENTThe Long Table food villageLONG TABLEfood villageBarBBarBCoffee and breakfastCToilets, including accessible toiletsWCToiletsWCToilets and showersWCToilets, including accessible toiletsWCToiletsWCToilets near the main gateWCFirst aid and welfare tentFirst aid point by the campsiteWater refillWater refillWater refillWater refillWater refillWater refillMain gate, box office and shuttle drop-offMAIN GATECampsite gate and car parkCAMP GATEAccessible viewing platform, Sunhouse StagePAccessible viewing platform, Meadow StagePAccessible campsite and blue badge parkingA
Hover over a symbol to see what it is. On a phone, scroll the map sideways.P = accessible viewing platform · A = accessible campsite · B = bar · C = coffee
Read the map as a list
  • Main gate at the south end, with the box office and shuttle drop-off.
  • Sunhouse Stage on the Mansion lawn, north-west of the food village.
  • Meadow Stage in the south-west, beside the Little Suns family field.
  • The Orchard and Firefly Tent on the east side.
  • The Long Table food village in the centre of the site.
  • Oak Field campsite in the north-east, with its own gate and car park.
  • First aid next to the Long Table and by the campsite.
  • Six toilet blocks with accessible toilets and six water refill points.

Getting there

Leave the car at home

By train

Bristol Temple Meads is 1 hr 40 from London Paddington and well connected to Cardiff, Birmingham and the South West.

Festival shuttle

Every 15 minutes from Temple Meads to the main gate, 10:00 until after the last act. £12 return, book with your tickets.

By bike or on foot

25 minutes on foot from the city centre over the suspension bridge. Free, guarded bike parking by the main gate.

By car

Parking must be booked in advance (£25 a car, whole weekend). Blue badge parking is free and right next to the camp gate.

Accessibility

  • Free personal assistant ticket for every disabled ticket holder.
  • Raised viewing platforms at the Sunhouse and Meadow stages.
  • Trackway on all main routes, and accessible toilets in every block.
  • BSL-interpreted headline sets and a quiet tent with phone charging.
  • An accessible campsite with power for medical equipment and a fridge.
Ask the access team

Families

  • Under-5s go free. 5–15s on a child ticket or a Family weekend.
  • Little Suns field: den building, puppets, storytelling and a nap tent.
  • Ear defenders on loan at the welfare tent (£10 deposit).
  • Kids’ wristbands with your phone number, from the main gate.
  • Baby-change and feeding space next to the Little Suns toilets.
Family tickets

Packing list

What to bring

Do bring

  • Your e-ticket and photo ID
  • A refillable water bottle
  • Sun cream and a hat
  • A waterproof (just in case)
  • Wellies or comfy boots
  • A picnic blanket
  • Portable phone charger
  • Earplugs for the front row

Leave at home

  • Glass of any kind
  • Spirits and large amounts of alcohol
  • Gazebos in the arena
  • Drones and professional cameras
  • Disposable barbecues
  • Sky lanterns and fireworks
  • Single-use tents (take it home!)
  • Pets, apart from assistance dogs

Leave no trace: campers pay a £10 refundable bond with their ticket, returned when you take your tent home.

FAQ

Ask us anything

14 questions

Tickets & entry

Can I get a refund?

Tickets aren’t refundable unless the festival is cancelled, but you can transfer them to someone else for free until 1 June 2027.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Show the e-ticket on your phone at the gate and we’ll swap it for a wristband. Screenshots work too, in case signal is patchy.

Can I leave and come back in?

Yes, re-entry is allowed until 20:00 each day. After that, the arena is exit only (the campsite stays open all night).

Is there an age limit?

Solstice is for all ages. Under-16s must be with an adult aged 18 or over, and under-5s go free.

On site

Is the festival cashless?

Every trader takes cards and phone payments. The box office and welfare tent also accept cash, and can swap cash for a prepaid card.

Where can I charge my phone?

At the solar charging bar next to the Long Table, and in the quiet tent. Bring your own cable.

What happens if it rains?

The festival goes ahead. The Orchard, Firefly Tent and big-top dining tent are covered. We only stop music if the wind is unsafe for the stages.

I’ve lost something (or someone)

Lost property and lost children are both handled at the welfare tent next to first aid. Any steward can radio them for you.

Camping

When does the campsite open?

Oak Field opens at 10:00 on Friday and closes at 12:00 on Monday. There are no early-arrival passes this year.

Are there showers?

Yes, hot showers in the campsite are free for campers, plus a morning swim in the pond from 07:30 to 09:30 with lifeguards.

Can I bring a campervan?

Yes, with a campervan pitch add-on (£65) for each van, on top of a Weekend + camping or Family weekend ticket per person.

Food & drink

Can I bring my own food and drink?

A picnic is welcome. You can bring up to two litres of soft drinks per person in plastic or cans. No glass, and no spirits.

Is there food for allergies and special diets?

Every trader has a vegan dish and a full allergen list. Use the filters on the food page to find vegan, gluten-free, halal and dairy-free options.

Is drinking water free?

Always. There are six refill points (see the water layer on the map) and every bar will fill your bottle for free.